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Six people, including two soldiers have bren confirmed dead after suspected armed herders on Tuesday launched a deadly attack on the Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
The attack reportedly forced villagers to flee their homes in panic.
Confirming the incident to journalists on Wednesday, the Caretaker Chairman of Agatu LGA, Philip Ebenyakwu, said six people, including two soldiers, were killed in the attack.
“Yes, there was a serious attack in Egwuma yesterday (Tuesday), and we lost about six lives, including two soldiers,” Ebenyakwu stated.
He explained that the gunmen, believed to have come from Kogi State, took the soldiers by surprise as they crossed into the community.
He stated, “The incident happened around 5 p.m. They crossed in from Kogi State, took the soldiers by surprise, and began shooting sporadically. They killed six people, including two soldiers, took their guns, and fled. We also have other casualties.”
A local resident, identified simply as Anthony, said the gunmen invaded the community around 5 p.m., unleashing terror on residents.